Justice of the Peace.Justice of the Peace: person who is not a lawyer but who acts as a judge in local law courts and, in the US, can marry people.
Cambridge Dictionary Online.
On Websites:
"A Justice of the Peace is a judge who handles minor legal matters such as misdemeanors, small claims actions and traffic matters in Justice of the Peace or Justice Courts. Such courts were popular in earlier history, but now exist primarily in rural areas for the convenience of people who must travel long distances to other courts."
US Legal Dictionary.
In News:
"The elder Wiley was Justice of the Peace for many years and is currently serving as constable of Pct. 2."
Grandsalinesun.com
"Martinez to run for Justice of the Peace."
The Brownsville Herald.
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